Prize belts former Philadelphia Police Captain Akil was giving out as part of the "Guns Down, Gloves Up" initiative.

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

Five active-duty Philadelphia police officers have been fired following criminal charges related to their involvement in a city-funded youth boxing program, officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7.

The charges stem from an Internal Affairs and District Attorney’s Office investigation into the “Guns Down, Gloves Up” initiative — a boxing program designed to deter youth violence but allegedly exploited for double compensation. According to police, the officers received payment from the program while also being paid by the City as active-duty officers, sometimes during scheduled working hours.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel suspended the five active-duty officers for 30 days with intent to dismiss after the charges were filed. Four additional individuals — including former Captain Nashid Akil and former officers George Gee, Robyn Gee, and LaCarmela Fortune — retired before charges were brought.

“I took direct action to dismiss five Philadelphia Police Officers following the filing of criminal charges related to their participation in the ‘Guns Down, Gloves Up’ boxing program,” Bethel said. “I am deeply troubled by this entire situation. PPD commanders are expected to set the standard for integrity and accountability... When that trust is compromised, we must act decisively.”

Active-Duty Officers Charged

Police Officer Brittanie Crockett, 22nd District, 10 years of service

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Police Officer Daniel Moll, 22nd District, 26 years of service

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Police Officer Janae McDonald, 22nd District, 29 years of service

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Police Officer Mark DiGenio, 22nd District, 27 years of service

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Police Officer Michael Minor, Highway Patrol Unit, 18 years of service

  • Misdemeanor Conspiracy.
  • Misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Misdemeanor Theft by Deception.
  • Misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Property.

Former Officers And Command Staff Charged

Former Captain Nashid Akil, 22nd District, 22 years of service (Resigned 2023)

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Former Officer George Gee, 22nd District, 29 years of service (Resigned 2025)

  • Misdemeanor Conspiracy.
  • Misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Misdemeanor Theft by Deception.
  • Misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Property.

Former Officer Robyn Gee, 22nd District, 24 years of service (Resigned 2024)

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

Former Officer LaCarmela Fortune, 22nd District, 25 years of service (Resigned 2025)

  • Felony Conspiracy.
  • Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Felony Theft by Deception.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division led the investigation in coordination with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Arrest photos were not released.